Brot und Spiele – Wagenrennen im alten Rom

Brot und Spiele – Wagenrennen im alten Rom 2019 Directed by Giulia Clark , Elena Mortelliti , ...

They were the absolute superstars in ancient Rome: charioteers. The heroes of the racetrack, often slaves, risked their lives in every competition. Only a few enjoyed the rewards of victory into old age. Using ancient documents and artifacts, the documentary traces the biography of Scorpus, probably the most successful Roman charioteer.

Countries Germany , United Kingdom

Production Countries Germany , United Kingdom

Language German

Spoken Languages English , French

Gneres Documentary , History

Production Companies ZDF , ARTE , Lion Television

Release Date 1 February 2019